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Welcome to Tamborine National Park Take a scenic escape into the Gold Coast Hinterland and lose yourself in the shade of subtropical rainforest thick with piccabeen palms. Walk past white-washed flooded gums and silvery eucalypt trees, letting the fresh mountain air revitalise every step. Admire spectacular views from numerous lookouts, have a family picnic or barbecue, or enjoy strolling one of many bushwalks on offer. See red-necked pademelons bound across the forest floor and large land mullets bask in warm patches of sunlight. Peaceful waterfalls and tranquil pools offer the perfect place to stop, rest and take in the natural mountain surrounds. Take a break from the golden coast and escape to the heart of the hinterland at Tamborine National Park. Exploring the plateau Located only one hour’s drive from Brisbane, Tamborine National Park is a lush mountain plateau nestled in the Gold Coast Hinterland. The park protects precious remnants of subtropical rainforest, wet eucalypt forest, open eucalypt forest and woodland. Basalt columns, cliffs, rocky outcrops and waterfalls are a 23 million year old legacy of the Tweed shield volcano. The park is on the northern end of the biggest erosion caldera in the southern hemisphere and one of the largest on Earth! The Witches Falls section of the park was declared in 1908, making it Queensland’s first national park. Over the years additional reserves have been declared and today the park is made up of 14 sections of land, protecting over 2000ha. There are six park sections with walks to explore— MacDonald, Witches Falls, Cedar Creek, Palm Grove, The Knoll and Joalah. Other sections forming the park include Lepidozamia Grove, Panorama Point, Pirralilla, Guanaba, North Tamborine, Corbould and Dunlop. MacDonald section Visit a quiet pocket of subtropical rainforest, where birdlife abounds in the ferny understorey and tangled canopy of vines. Surrounded by urban development, this small oasis of land was donated by Miss Jessie MacDonald in 1933. MacDonald section is on Wongawallen Road, off Tamborine– Oxenford Road. There is a small car park for visitors to use. MacDonald rainforest circuit Experience towering strangler figs and lush groves of banjan piccabeen palms along this short rainforest walk. Curtis Falls © Lightcapturer Enjoy gorge views from Cedar Creek Falls lookout. Bluedog Photography © Qld Govt Tamborine National Park offers a smorgasbord of landscapes and environments to explore. You can choose from subtropical rainforest with lush palm groves, open eucalypt forest with grassy understories and deep weathered gorges with trickling mountain streams. With spectacular views to the west and its added history of being Queensland’s first national park, it truly does have something for everyone. Being a diverse and popular park, within just an hour’s drive of the tourism hub of the Gold Coast, presents us with some management challenges. Maintaining visitor facilities while protecting the park’s special natural values, in an area with a growing population, is a balancing act. But this park provides a beautiful and unique office, there’s nowhere else I’d rather work! Ranger in Charge Mark Patenaude on behalf of the Tamborine Park Rangers Jingeri Jingeri Jambreen Welcome to Tamborine Jingeri Jingeri Yugambehnga jagun. Welcome to the lands of the Yugambeh—the traditional language group of the Aboriginal people of this region. Mark Patenaude Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt

Tamborine National Park Discovery Guide · Witches Falls section Visit Queensland’s first national park. Be enthralled by towering basalt boulders, large red cedar trees, palm

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Welcome to Tamborine National Park

Take a scenic escape into the Gold Coast Hinterland and lose yourself in the shade of subtropical rainforest thick with piccabeen palms. Walk past white-washed flooded gums and silvery eucalypt trees, letting the fresh mountain air revitalise every step. Admire spectacular views from numerous lookouts, have a family picnic or barbecue, or enjoy strolling one of many bushwalks on offer. See red-necked pademelons bound across the forest floor and large land mullets bask in warm patches of sunlight. Peaceful waterfalls and tranquil pools offer the perfect place to stop, rest and take in the natural mountain surrounds. Take a break from the golden coast and escape to the heart of the hinterland at Tamborine National Park.

Exploring the plateauLocated only one hour’s drive from Brisbane, Tamborine National Park is a lush mountain plateau nestled in the Gold Coast Hinterland. The park protects precious remnants of subtropical rainforest, wet eucalypt forest, open eucalypt forest and woodland. Basalt columns, cliffs, rocky outcrops and waterfalls are a 23 million year old legacy of the Tweed shield volcano. The park is on the northern end of the biggest erosion caldera in the southern hemisphere and one of the largest on Earth!

The Witches Falls section of the park was declared in 1908, making it Queensland’s first national park. Over the years additional reserves have been declared and today the park is made up of 14 sections of land, protecting over 2000ha.

There are six park sections with walks to explore— MacDonald, Witches Falls, Cedar Creek, Palm Grove, The Knoll and Joalah. Other sections forming the park include Lepidozamia Grove, Panorama Point, Pirralilla, Guanaba, North Tamborine, Corbould and Dunlop.

MacDonald sectionVisit a quiet pocket of subtropical rainforest, where birdlife abounds in the ferny understorey and tangled canopy of vines. Surrounded by urban development, this small oasis of land was donated by Miss Jessie MacDonald in 1933. MacDonald section is on Wongawallen Road, off Tamborine–Oxenford Road. There is a small car park for visitors to use.

MacDonald rainforest circuitExperience towering strangler figs and lush groves of banjan piccabeen palms along this short rainforest walk.

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Enjoy gorge views from Cedar Creek Falls lookout.Bluedog Photography © Qld Govt

Tamborine National Park offers a smorgasbord of landscapes and environments to explore. You can choose from subtropical rainforest with lush palm groves, open eucalypt forest with grassy understories and deep weathered gorges with trickling mountain streams. With spectacular views to the west and its added history of being Queensland’s first national park, it truly does have something for everyone. Being a diverse and popular park, within just an hour’s drive of the tourism hub of the Gold Coast, presents us with some management challenges. Maintaining visitor facilities while protecting the park’s special natural values, in an area with a growing population, is a balancing act. But this park provides a beautiful and unique office, there’s nowhere else I’d rather work!Ranger in Charge Mark Patenaude on behalf of the Tamborine Park Rangers

Jingeri Jingeri Jambreen Welcome to Tamborine

Jingeri Jingeri Yugambehnga jagun. Welcome to the lands of the Yugambeh—the traditional language group of the Aboriginal people of this region.

Mark PatenaudeMaxime Coquard © Qld Govt

Witches Falls sectionVisit Queensland’s first national park. Be enthralled by towering basalt boulders, large red cedar trees, palm and cycad groves and panoramic views from the western side of the plateau. Trace the footsteps of folklore—local children once believed this forest was haunted by witches and giants. Witches Falls section is located on Main Western Road. Parking is suitable for larger vehicles at the southern end of the picnic area.

Witches Falls circuitDescend through rainforest featuring giant bujei strangler figs, seasonal lagoons and banjan piccabeen palm groves to the lookout platform beside Witches Falls. After rain, view the waterfall flowing over basalt cliffs into the valley below.

Witches Chase trackBranching off the Witches Falls circuit, this track leads to Witches Chase entry off Beacon Road. Pass Witches Falls lookout as you explore eucalypt forest and rainforest featuring large red cedar trees. Return along the same track to rejoin the circuit.

Cedar Creek sectionWith waterfalls and a large, grassy picnic area, it’s easy to see why Cedar Creek is a popular family destination. Listen to rushing cascades and birdlife chirping overhead. Cedar Creek section is located on Cedar Creek Falls Road. Parking is available in the designated car spaces only. There is no access for large buses, caravans and motorhomes.

Cedar Creek Falls lookout track Take a walk to Cedar Creek Falls and admire views of the gorge and waterfalls. The track to the lookout is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs with assistance.

Cedar Creek Falls track to rock poolsFrom Cedar Creek Falls lookout, descend through eucalypt forest and dry rainforest to the rock pools below. There are many steps on this walk, so be prepared for an uphill climb on your return.

Palm Grove sectionEscape to the cool, dappled forest at Palm Grove, where you’ll discover biyan pademelons, banjan piccabeen palms and cathedral buttress roots. Palm Grove Avenue is the main access point for the walking tracks but you can also enter from Curtis Road. Parking for buses and caravans is not available.

Palm Grove circuitExplore the lush and diverse world of subtropical rainforest on this shady walk. Discover peaceful palm groves, giant bujei (strangler figs), immense buttress roots and fascinating fungi along the way.

Jenyns circuitIncorporating Palm Grove circuit, this walk branches into the mountain’s drier eucalypt forest. Walk through stands of bimbil hoop pines, brush box, grey gums and a grove of ancient burrawang cycads. Sections of this track travel close to steep cliff edges, so please stay on the track and watch children at all times.

The Knoll sectionEnjoy a barbecue picnic in this lovely setting nestled among tall open eucalypt forest. Marvel at sweeping views out to Flinders Peak and Brisbane from the northern edge of the picnic area.

Access is via Main Street and Knoll Road in North Tamborine. The parking area is small and not suitable for large vehicles.

Sandy Creek circuitExplore lush rainforest with towering man-garagin flooded gums emerging through the canopy. Follow Sandy Creek to Cameron Falls lookout, where you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views of the waterfall and out across the valley to Brisbane, Mt Coot-tha and D’Aguilar Range. This track travels close to steep cliff edges, so please keep children close by.

Joalah sectionView spectacular Curtis Falls plunging over basalt columns into a large rock pool, home to wajun platypus and a fragile ngari jalngay glow-worm colony. In winter, listen for the loud cries of the male kalbun Albert’s lyrebird calling for its mate. Joalah section is located at the headwaters of Cedar Creek and accessed from Dapsang Drive car park. Larger vehicle parking is available.

Eagle Heights Road access track Take a short walk to explore rainforest on the outer edge of Joalah. The walk links to cafes and shops on Eagle Heights Road.

Curtis Falls track This enchanting walk begins in wet eucalypt forest beneath towering man-garagin flooded gums. Feel the temperature drop as you descend into lush rainforest. Look up to a ceiling of beautiful jumbil crows nest and dumbin staghorn ferns growing in the canopy above. There are over 100 steps on this walk, so be prepared for the uphill return.

Lower creek circuitBranching off Curtis Falls track, this circuit crosses Cedar Creek, passing rainforest, rock pools, cascades and a giant, fallen strangler fig. Beyond the bujei strangler fig, the track becomes more challenging with creek crossings that involve rock hopping.

Explore drier eucalypt forest on the Jenyns circuit.

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Look for eastern whipbirds in the rainforest.

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This brochure is also available online at qld.gov.au/parkbrochures

Wildlife spottingWith its diverse forest vegetation, Tamborine National Park

provides an essential wildlife refuge from surrounding urban

and residential development.

Listen for strange gurgling sounds coming from the forest

floor—these may be giant Tamborine earthworms, up to

1m long, travelling through their underground burrows.

In summer, colourful jalngay-ngarian Richmond birdwing

butterflies and jahwun-gawang noisy pittas add vibrancy

to the forest greenery. Look around for wagun Australian

brush-turkey mounds—a huge pile of leaf litter used to

incubate eggs—scratched together by the tireless male.

While walking in the cooler months, you may be lucky

enough to hear mimicry of the near-threatened kalbun

Albert’s lyrebird (Menura alberti). The lyrebird mixes its

own call—a mellow, far-crying ’caw-cree-craw-wheat’—

with other rainforest noises, including the calls of

bowerbirds, nyimara whipbirds and bilin rosellas.

Freshwater creeks and rock pools provide the perfect

sanctuary for taran cascade treefrogs, tusked frogs and

jurun long-fin eels. At night, white-striped freetail bats come

out to feed, flying above treetops as they hunt their insect

prey. The park’s old growth trees provide hollows—essential

nesting sites for bats, owls and gliders.

Stand on traditional landTamborine Mountain has long been the traditional land

of the Yugambeh people—the traditional language group

of Aboriginal people of this region. Rainforest plants and

animals provided them with food and resources. Banjan

piccabeen palm fronds made excellent baskets for carrying

water, food or honey. The ngabul lawyer vine, also known as

wait-a-while, was used for basket making after the spikes

had been removed.

Yugambeh people still walk the land of their ancestors,

telling stories and reminding visitors that this land is our

shared heritage. Ngulli yanbalehla bu—we are still here.

Did you know?The place name ‘Tamborine’ comes from the local Yugambeh word Jambreen. It means wild lime and refers to the finger lime trees (Citrus australasica) that grow wild on the mountain and were eaten by the Yugambeh people as a tangy thirst quencher.

(Above): If you’re quiet, you may see shy red-necked pademelons hiding in the shadows of the Palm Grove section.

(Left): The female Albert’s lyrebird usually builds her dome-like nest of sticks, moss and ferns on rock ledges, between buttress roots or on top of tree ferns.Lightcapturer © Qld Govt

(Front cover): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt(This page): © Lightcapturer

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Horseriding Ride your horse on designated trails in Corbould and Cedar Creek sections of the park. Most trails are intermediate-class with some steep sections and natural hazards such as loose gravel. Access is from Beaudesert–Beenleigh

Road or Tamborine Mountain Road. Visit des.qld.gov.au/experiences/horse-trails for information about the SEQ horse riding trail network.

Overnight staysStay a little longer to give yourself time to see all that Tamborine has to offer. Camp at one of the private campgrounds on Tamborine Mountain or treat yourself to a stay at a range of holiday accommodation including hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and cabins. For more information see visittamborinemountain.com.au or visitscenicrim.com.au

The views from Cameron Falls lookout, in The Knoll section, are spectacular.

Start your visit at the Tamborine Mountain Visitor Information Centre at Doughty Park, on the corner of Geissmann Drive and Main Western Road, North Tamborine.

Getting there Tamborine Mountain is about 80km south of Brisbane via Beenleigh and Tamborine Village or via the Pacific Highway and Oxenford–Tamborine Road.

Travelling north from the Gold Coast, Tamborine Mountain is 36km from Southport via the Pacific Highway and Oxenford–Tamborine Road or 28km from Nerang via Nerang–Beaudesert Road. From Canungra, take Tamborine Mountain Road for 8km.

The steep, narrow roads from Nerang and Canungra are unsuitable for buses, trailers, caravans and trucks.

You’ll want to spend more than a day exploring

Tamborine National Park.Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt

Bluedog Photography © Qld Govt

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Palm Grove circuitMaxime Coquard © Qld Govt

Walks at a glanceBaugull yanbalehla. Have a good walk.

MacDonald section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

MacDonald rainforest circuit 3 1.4km return 30min

Witches Falls section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Witches Falls circuit 4 3.6km return 1hr

Witches Chase track 4 2.6km return 1hr

Cedar Creek section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Cedar Creek Falls lookout track 1 500m return 15min

Cedar Creek Falls track to rock pools 3 1.1km return 30min

Palm Grove section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Palm Grove circuit 4 2.7km circuit 1hr

Jenyns circuit 4 4.8km circuit 1.5hr

The Knoll section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Sandy Creek circuit 4 2.6km circuit 1hr

Joalah section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Eagle Heights Road access track 3 400m return 10min

Curtis Falls track 3 1.1km return 30min

Lower creek circuit 4 2.5km return 1hr

Walking track classification

Grade Symbol Suits Track description

1Strollers and wheelchairs with assistance

No bushwalking experience required. Flat, even surface with no steps or steep sections.

3People with some bushwalking experience

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

4 Experienced bushwalkersBushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signs may be limited.

Caring for TamborineNyah-nyah ngalingah gamaygay gaban. Take care of our wilderness.

• Leave your pets at home. No domestic animals are

allowed in the national park. Horses are permitted only

on designated horse trails in the park.

• Please take your rubbish home. There are no bins

provided in the national park.

• Let animals find their natural food. Human food can make

native animals susceptible to disease and can cause

overpopulation and aggressive behaviour.

• Stay on the walking tracks. Shortcutting causes erosion,

damages plants and can be dangerous on steep slopes.

• Please use gas barbecues provided. Lighting a fire in the

national park is prohibited.

• Do not take or disturb plants and animals. Everything

is protected.

Explore safelyMake your visit to the park memorable for the right reasons.• Protect yourself—wear sturdy shoes, a hat, protective

clothing and sunscreen.

• Wear insect repellent to prevent ticks and leeches.

• Bring your own drinking water. Creek water is unsuitable

for drinking as it may contain organisms that can

cause illness.

• Stay on the walking tracks and supervise children at all

times, especially around lookouts and steep track edges.

• Never dive or jump into rivers, creeks or pools as they

may be shallow or hide submerged debris, rocks

or objects.

• Walk safely. Walk with a group and follow directions

provided on signs to avoid getting lost. Tracks and steps

can be slippery, especially after rain.

• Do not disturb snakes—give them space and wait for

them to move on. Some snakes are dangerous. If bitten,

seek medical attention immediately.

• Take care of your property. Do not leave valuables in

parked cars in case of theft.

In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) or 112 from a mobile phone. Mobile reception may be limited or unavailable.

Important safety information Access to the Curtis Falls rock pool and the

surrounding rock face is prohibited. Please observe

the restricted access area notice. This is for the safety

of visitors and the protection of glow-worm and

platypus populations.

Access to the Cedar Creek section is prohibited at

night. The entry gate is closed and locked each evening.

Between 1 October and 31 March, the gate is open from

6am to 8pm. Between 1 April and 30 September, it is open

from 6am to 6pm.

Access to the gorge at Cedar Creek is prohibited.

Please observe the restricted access area notice. This is

for the safety of visitors—serious injuries and deaths have

occurred there.

Ranger favourites

For a cooler walk try the Palm Grove circuit. It has lush rainforest and some swampy areas that the frogs love to call home.Ranger John

Cameron Falls lookout, on the Sandy Creek circuit, is my favourite spot. It has great views of Brisbane and on a clear day you can see all the way to the Glass House Mountains! Ranger Paul

If you don’t have much time, but would still like to experience Tamborine’s rainforest, the MacDonald rainforest circuit is for you. Take in towering strangler figs and look for shy pademelons on this great short walk.Ranger Jess

Joalah section is my favourite, it has it all! Along a relatively short walk you get tranquil Curtis Falls and plenty of wildlife like flying foxes, platypus, land mullets, snakes and plenty of birds.Ranger Elisha

Enjoy a picnic with a view at The Knoll day-use area.Bluedog Photography © Qld Govt

Cameron FallsBluedog Photography © Qld Govt

MacDonald rainforest circuitBluedog Photography © Qld Govt

Explore tranquil rock pools on Joalah’s Lower creek circuit.

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Panorama Point section

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** Wheelchair-assisted access is only available in the day-use areas at Witches Falls, The Knoll and Cedar Creek sections, and along the Cedar Creek Falls lookout track.

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Walks at a glanceBaugull yanbalehla. Have a good walk.

MacDonald section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

MacDonald rainforest circuit 3 1.4km return 30min

Witches Falls section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Witches Falls circuit 4 3.6km return 1hr

Witches Chase track 4 2.6km return 1hr

Cedar Creek section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Cedar Creek Falls lookout track 1 500m return 15min

Cedar Creek Falls track to rock pools 3 1.1km return 30min

Palm Grove section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Palm Grove circuit 4 2.7km circuit 1hr

Jenyns circuit 4 4.8km circuit 1.5hr

The Knoll section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Sandy Creek circuit 4 2.6km circuit 1hr

Joalah section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Eagle Heights Road access track 3 400m return 10min

Curtis Falls track 3 1.1km return 30min

Lower creek circuit 4 2.5km return 1hr

Walking track classification

Grade Symbol Suits Track description

1Strollers and wheelchairs with assistance

No bushwalking experience required. Flat, even surface with no steps or steep sections.

3People with some bushwalking experience

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

4 Experienced bushwalkersBushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signs may be limited.

Caring for TamborineNyah-nyah ngalingah gamaygay gaban. Take care of our wilderness.

• Leave your pets at home. No domestic animals are

allowed in the national park. Horses are permitted only

on designated horse trails in the park.

• Please take your rubbish home. There are no bins

provided in the national park.

• Let animals find their natural food. Human food can make

native animals susceptible to disease and can cause

overpopulation and aggressive behaviour.

• Stay on the walking tracks. Shortcutting causes erosion,

damages plants and can be dangerous on steep slopes.

• Please use gas barbecues provided. Lighting a fire in the

national park is prohibited.

• Do not take or disturb plants and animals. Everything

is protected.

Explore safelyMake your visit to the park memorable for the right reasons.• Protect yourself—wear sturdy shoes, a hat, protective

clothing and sunscreen.

• Wear insect repellent to prevent ticks and leeches.

• Bring your own drinking water. Creek water is unsuitable

for drinking as it may contain organisms that can

cause illness.

• Stay on the walking tracks and supervise children at all

times, especially around lookouts and steep track edges.

• Never dive or jump into rivers, creeks or pools as they

may be shallow or hide submerged debris, rocks

or objects.

• Walk safely. Walk with a group and follow directions

provided on signs to avoid getting lost. Tracks and steps

can be slippery, especially after rain.

• Do not disturb snakes—give them space and wait for

them to move on. Some snakes are dangerous. If bitten,

seek medical attention immediately.

• Take care of your property. Do not leave valuables in

parked cars in case of theft.

In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) or 112 from a mobile phone. Mobile reception may be limited or unavailable.

Important safety information Access to the Curtis Falls rock pool and the

surrounding rock face is prohibited. Please observe

the restricted access area notice. This is for the safety

of visitors and the protection of glow-worm and

platypus populations.

Access to the Cedar Creek section is prohibited at

night. The entry gate is closed and locked each evening.

Between 1 October and 31 March, the gate is open from

6am to 8pm. Between 1 April and 30 September, it is open

from 6am to 6pm.

Access to the gorge at Cedar Creek is prohibited.

Please observe the restricted access area notice. This is

for the safety of visitors—serious injuries and deaths have

occurred there.

Ranger favourites

For a cooler walk try the Palm Grove circuit. It has lush rainforest and some swampy areas that the frogs love to call home.Ranger John

Cameron Falls lookout, on the Sandy Creek circuit, is my favourite spot. It has great views of Brisbane and on a clear day you can see all the way to the Glass House Mountains! Ranger Paul

If you don’t have much time, but would still like to experience Tamborine’s rainforest, the MacDonald rainforest circuit is for you. Take in towering strangler figs and look for shy pademelons on this great short walk.Ranger Jess

Joalah section is my favourite, it has it all! Along a relatively short walk you get tranquil Curtis Falls and plenty of wildlife like flying foxes, platypus, land mullets, snakes and plenty of birds.Ranger Elisha

Enjoy a picnic with a view at The Knoll day-use area.Bluedog Photography © Qld Govt

Cameron FallsBluedog Photography © Qld Govt

MacDonald rainforest circuitBluedog Photography © Qld Govt

Explore tranquil rock pools on Joalah’s Lower creek circuit.

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Panorama Point section

Pirralillasection

MacDonald section

Cedar Creek section

Joalah section

Knoll Road

Cedar Creek Falls Road

Wongawallan Road

Palm Grove Avenue Palm Grove section

Guanaba section

Dapsang Drive

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Lepidozamia Grove section

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** Wheelchair-assisted access is only available in the day-use areas at Witches Falls, The Knoll and Cedar Creek sections, and along the Cedar Creek Falls lookout track.

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Rock pools(restricted access)

Rock pool(restricted access)

Cedar Creek rock pools

Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek section

Witches Chase

Witches Falls

Witches Falls section

Beacon Road

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Eag le Heights Road

Sandy

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Lower creek circuit

Witches C

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Sandy Creek circuit

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Male satin bowerbird© Jodie Bray

The Witches Falls circuit features giant strangler figs.

Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt

Legend for maps

National park

Restricted access area

Seasonal lagoon

Major sealed road

Minor sealed road

Walking track

Access track

Creek

Waterfall

Park entrance

Information centre

Parking *

Toilets

Wheelchair-assisted access **

Walking track

Picnic table

Sheltered picnic table

BBQ (gas)

BBQ (electric)

Lookout

Viewpoint

Shops and cafés

Legend for maps

National park

Restricted access area

Seasonal lagoon

Major sealed road

Minor sealed road

Walking track

Access track

Creek

Waterfall

Park entrance

Information centre

Parking *

Toilets

Wheelchair-assisted access **

Walking track

Picnic table

Sheltered picnic table

BBQ (gas)

BBQ (electric)

Lookout

Viewpoint

Shops and cafés

Palm Grove circuitMaxime Coquard © Qld Govt

Walks at a glanceBaugull yanbalehla. Have a good walk.

MacDonald section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

MacDonald rainforest circuit 3 1.4km return 30min

Witches Falls section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Witches Falls circuit 4 3.6km return 1hr

Witches Chase track 4 2.6km return 1hr

Cedar Creek section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Cedar Creek Falls lookout track 1 500m return 15min

Cedar Creek Falls track to rock pools 3 1.1km return 30min

Palm Grove section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Palm Grove circuit 4 2.7km circuit 1hr

Jenyns circuit 4 4.8km circuit 1.5hr

The Knoll section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Sandy Creek circuit 4 2.6km circuit 1hr

Joalah section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Eagle Heights Road access track 3 400m return 10min

Curtis Falls track 3 1.1km return 30min

Lower creek circuit 4 2.5km return 1hr

Walking track classification

Grade Symbol Suits Track description

1Strollers and wheelchairs with assistance

No bushwalking experience required. Flat, even surface with no steps or steep sections.

3People with some bushwalking experience

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

4 Experienced bushwalkersBushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signs may be limited.

Caring for TamborineNyah-nyah ngalingah gamaygay gaban. Take care of our wilderness.

• Leave your pets at home. No domestic animals are

allowed in the national park. Horses are permitted only

on designated horse trails in the park.

• Please take your rubbish home. There are no bins

provided in the national park.

• Let animals find their natural food. Human food can make

native animals susceptible to disease and can cause

overpopulation and aggressive behaviour.

• Stay on the walking tracks. Shortcutting causes erosion,

damages plants and can be dangerous on steep slopes.

• Please use gas barbecues provided. Lighting a fire in the

national park is prohibited.

• Do not take or disturb plants and animals. Everything

is protected.

Explore safelyMake your visit to the park memorable for the right reasons.• Protect yourself—wear sturdy shoes, a hat, protective

clothing and sunscreen.

• Wear insect repellent to prevent ticks and leeches.

• Bring your own drinking water. Creek water is unsuitable

for drinking as it may contain organisms that can

cause illness.

• Stay on the walking tracks and supervise children at all

times, especially around lookouts and steep track edges.

• Never dive or jump into rivers, creeks or pools as they

may be shallow or hide submerged debris, rocks

or objects.

• Walk safely. Walk with a group and follow directions

provided on signs to avoid getting lost. Tracks and steps

can be slippery, especially after rain.

• Do not disturb snakes—give them space and wait for

them to move on. Some snakes are dangerous. If bitten,

seek medical attention immediately.

• Take care of your property. Do not leave valuables in

parked cars in case of theft.

In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) or 112 from a mobile phone. Mobile reception may be limited or unavailable.

Important safety information Access to the Curtis Falls rock pool and the

surrounding rock face is prohibited. Please observe

the restricted access area notice. This is for the safety

of visitors and the protection of glow-worm and

platypus populations.

Access to the Cedar Creek section is prohibited at

night. The entry gate is closed and locked each evening.

Between 1 October and 31 March, the gate is open from

6am to 8pm. Between 1 April and 30 September, it is open

from 6am to 6pm.

Access to the gorge at Cedar Creek is prohibited.

Please observe the restricted access area notice. This is

for the safety of visitors—serious injuries and deaths have

occurred there.

Ranger favourites

For a cooler walk try the Palm Grove circuit. It has lush rainforest and some swampy areas that the frogs love to call home.Ranger John

Cameron Falls lookout, on the Sandy Creek circuit, is my favourite spot. It has great views of Brisbane and on a clear day you can see all the way to the Glass House Mountains! Ranger Paul

If you don’t have much time, but would still like to experience Tamborine’s rainforest, the MacDonald rainforest circuit is for you. Take in towering strangler figs and look for shy pademelons on this great short walk.Ranger Jess

Joalah section is my favourite, it has it all! Along a relatively short walk you get tranquil Curtis Falls and plenty of wildlife like flying foxes, platypus, land mullets, snakes and plenty of birds.Ranger Elisha

Enjoy a picnic with a view at The Knoll day-use area.Bluedog Photography © Qld Govt

Cameron FallsBluedog Photography © Qld Govt

MacDonald rainforest circuitBluedog Photography © Qld Govt

Explore tranquil rock pools on Joalah’s Lower creek circuit.

© Lightcapturer

Panorama Point section

Pirralillasection

MacDonald section

Cedar Creek section

Joalah section

Knoll Road

Cedar Creek Falls Road

Wongawallan Road

Palm Grove Avenue Palm Grove section

Guanaba section

Dapsang Drive

EagleHeights Road

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Curtis Road

Witches Falls section

Lepidozamia Grove section

The Knoll section

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Tamborine Mountain Road

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Note:

* Parking (limited) is available for large buses and vehicles such as caravans and motorhomes in Joalah and Witches Falls sections only.

** Wheelchair-assisted access is only available in the day-use areas at Witches Falls, The Knoll and Cedar Creek sections, and along the Cedar Creek Falls lookout track.

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Palm Grove circuit

Falls track

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Cameron Falls

The Knoll sectionEagle Heights Road

Curtis Rd

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MacDonald section

Wongawallan Road

Dapsang

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Joalah section

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Rock pools(restricted access)

Rock pool(restricted access)

Cedar Creek rock pools

Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek section

Witches Chase

Witches Falls

Witches Falls section

Beacon RoadFenw

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Ce

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Eag le Heights Road

Sandy

Main Western Road

MacDonald ra

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Lower creek circuit

Witches C

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Sandy Creek circuit

Ced

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Falls

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Male satin bowerbird© Jodie Bray

The Witches Falls circuit features giant strangler figs.

Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt

Legend for maps

National park

Restricted access area

Seasonal lagoon

Major sealed road

Minor sealed road

Walking track

Access track

Creek

Waterfall

Park entrance

Information centre

Parking *

Toilets

Wheelchair-assisted access **

Walking track

Picnic table

Sheltered picnic table

BBQ (gas)

BBQ (electric)

Lookout

Viewpoint

Shops and cafés

Legend for maps

National park

Restricted access area

Seasonal lagoon

Major sealed road

Minor sealed road

Walking track

Access track

Creek

Waterfall

Park entrance

Information centre

Parking *

Toilets

Wheelchair-assisted access **

Walking track

Picnic table

Sheltered picnic table

BBQ (gas)

BBQ (electric)

Lookout

Viewpoint

Shops and cafés

Palm Grove circuitMaxime Coquard © Qld Govt

Walks at a glanceBaugull yanbalehla. Have a good walk.

MacDonald section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

MacDonald rainforest circuit 3 1.4km return 30min

Witches Falls section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Witches Falls circuit 4 3.6km return 1hr

Witches Chase track 4 2.6km return 1hr

Cedar Creek section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Cedar Creek Falls lookout track 1 500m return 15min

Cedar Creek Falls track to rock pools 3 1.1km return 30min

Palm Grove section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Palm Grove circuit 4 2.7km circuit 1hr

Jenyns circuit 4 4.8km circuit 1.5hr

The Knoll section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Sandy Creek circuit 4 2.6km circuit 1hr

Joalah section

Track name Grade Symbol Distance Walk time

Eagle Heights Road access track 3 400m return 10min

Curtis Falls track 3 1.1km return 30min

Lower creek circuit 4 2.5km return 1hr

Walking track classification

Grade Symbol Suits Track description

1Strollers and wheelchairs with assistance

No bushwalking experience required. Flat, even surface with no steps or steep sections.

3People with some bushwalking experience

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

4 Experienced bushwalkersBushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signs may be limited.

Caring for TamborineNyah-nyah ngalingah gamaygay gaban. Take care of our wilderness.

• Leave your pets at home. No domestic animals are

allowed in the national park. Horses are permitted only

on designated horse trails in the park.

• Please take your rubbish home. There are no bins

provided in the national park.

• Let animals find their natural food. Human food can make

native animals susceptible to disease and can cause

overpopulation and aggressive behaviour.

• Stay on the walking tracks. Shortcutting causes erosion,

damages plants and can be dangerous on steep slopes.

• Please use gas barbecues provided. Lighting a fire in the

national park is prohibited.

• Do not take or disturb plants and animals. Everything

is protected.

Explore safelyMake your visit to the park memorable for the right reasons.• Protect yourself—wear sturdy shoes, a hat, protective

clothing and sunscreen.

• Wear insect repellent to prevent ticks and leeches.

• Bring your own drinking water. Creek water is unsuitable

for drinking as it may contain organisms that can

cause illness.

• Stay on the walking tracks and supervise children at all

times, especially around lookouts and steep track edges.

• Never dive or jump into rivers, creeks or pools as they

may be shallow or hide submerged debris, rocks

or objects.

• Walk safely. Walk with a group and follow directions

provided on signs to avoid getting lost. Tracks and steps

can be slippery, especially after rain.

• Do not disturb snakes—give them space and wait for

them to move on. Some snakes are dangerous. If bitten,

seek medical attention immediately.

• Take care of your property. Do not leave valuables in

parked cars in case of theft.

In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) or 112 from a mobile phone. Mobile reception may be limited or unavailable.

Important safety information Access to the Curtis Falls rock pool and the

surrounding rock face is prohibited. Please observe

the restricted access area notice. This is for the safety

of visitors and the protection of glow-worm and

platypus populations.

Access to the Cedar Creek section is prohibited at

night. The entry gate is closed and locked each evening.

Between 1 October and 31 March, the gate is open from

6am to 8pm. Between 1 April and 30 September, it is open

from 6am to 6pm.

Access to the gorge at Cedar Creek is prohibited.

Please observe the restricted access area notice. This is

for the safety of visitors—serious injuries and deaths have

occurred there.

Ranger favourites

For a cooler walk try the Palm Grove circuit. It has lush rainforest and some swampy areas that the frogs love to call home.Ranger John

Cameron Falls lookout, on the Sandy Creek circuit, is my favourite spot. It has great views of Brisbane and on a clear day you can see all the way to the Glass House Mountains! Ranger Paul

If you don’t have much time, but would still like to experience Tamborine’s rainforest, the MacDonald rainforest circuit is for you. Take in towering strangler figs and look for shy pademelons on this great short walk.Ranger Jess

Joalah section is my favourite, it has it all! Along a relatively short walk you get tranquil Curtis Falls and plenty of wildlife like flying foxes, platypus, land mullets, snakes and plenty of birds.Ranger Elisha

Enjoy a picnic with a view at The Knoll day-use area.Bluedog Photography © Qld Govt

Cameron FallsBluedog Photography © Qld Govt

MacDonald rainforest circuitBluedog Photography © Qld Govt

Explore tranquil rock pools on Joalah’s Lower creek circuit.

© Lightcapturer

Panorama Point section

Pirralillasection

MacDonald section

Cedar Creek section

Joalah section

Knoll Road

Cedar Creek Falls Road

Wongawallan Road

Palm Grove Avenue Palm Grove section

Guanaba section

Dapsang Drive

EagleHeights Road

Mai

n S

t

Curtis Road

Witches Falls section

Lepidozamia Grove section

The Knoll section

Geiss

ma

nn

Driv

e

Tam

borin

e–Oxenford R

oad

Tamborine Mountain Road

Main W

estern Roa

d

Note:

* Parking (limited) is available for large buses and vehicles such as caravans and motorhomes in Joalah and Witches Falls sections only.

** Wheelchair-assisted access is only available in the day-use areas at Witches Falls, The Knoll and Cedar Creek sections, and along the Cedar Creek Falls lookout track.

1 2 3 4kmScale0

Access

track

Curtis

Jen

yns circuit

Palm Grove circuit

Falls track

Knoll R

oad

Cameron Falls

The Knoll sectionEagle Heights Road

Curtis Rd

Palm

Gro

ve

Aven

uePalm Grove section

MacDonald section

Wongawallan Road

Dapsang

Drive

Joalah section

Gei

ssm

ann

Driv

e

Rock pools(restricted access)

Rock pool(restricted access)

Cedar Creek rock pools

Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek section

Witches Chase

Witches Falls

Witches Falls section

Beacon Road

Fenwick C

reek

Ce

dar C

reek

Eag le Heights Road

Sandy

Main Western Road

MacDonald ra

infor e

st c

ircu

it

Lower creek circuit

Witches C

hase track Witches Falls circuit

Sandy Creek circuit

Ced

ar C

reek

Falls

trac

k

1

1

7

7

6

6

Cedar Creek Falls Road

Creek

100mScale0

200 400mScale0

300 600mScale0

100 200mScale0

Scale0 200 400m

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100m

4

10

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5

4

11

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112

2

8

8

8

8

Male satin bowerbird© Jodie Bray

The Witches Falls circuit features giant strangler figs.

Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt

Legend for maps

National park

Restricted access area

Seasonal lagoon

Major sealed road

Minor sealed road

Walking track

Access track

Creek

Waterfall

Park entrance

Information centre

Parking *

Toilets

Wheelchair-assisted access **

Walking track

Picnic table

Sheltered picnic table

BBQ (gas)

BBQ (electric)

Lookout

Viewpoint

Shops and cafés

Legend for maps

National park

Restricted access area

Seasonal lagoon

Major sealed road

Minor sealed road

Walking track

Access track

Creek

Waterfall

Park entrance

Information centre

Parking *

Toilets

Wheelchair-assisted access **

Walking track

Picnic table

Sheltered picnic table

BBQ (gas)

BBQ (electric)

Lookout

Viewpoint

Shops and cafés